Isle of Palms, South Carolina
Isle of Palms: City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States
About
Isle of Palms is a city located in the county of Charleston in the U.S. state of South Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,133. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,371 inhabitants.
The city was created 86 years ago in 1937.
Quick Facts about Isle of Palms
| Population : | 4,371 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | South Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Charleston County |
| Postal code : | 29451 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 843 |
| Water as percent of area : | 22.54% |
| Land as percent of area : | 77.46% |
| Altitude : | 3 feet / 1 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1938 (86 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 12:02:06 (21st December 2024) |
| Population growth : | 5.44% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Isle of Palms is located at 32°47'13"N 79°47'41"W (32.7868400, -79.7948000).
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Official website of Isle of Palms
Demographics
The population of Isle of Palms increased by 5.44% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,133 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,193 | 1.43% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,233 | 0.94% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,262 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,293 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,355 | 1.42% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,378 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,373 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,344 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,360 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,371 | 0.25% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 10,015 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 9,477 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 5.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 10,181 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 9,477 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 18.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 20.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.8% |
| White only, percent : | 89.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.3% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 7.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 11.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 81.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 912 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 6.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 50.0% |
Isle of Palms zip code is 29451.
County name: Charleston, County
fips: 45019
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 50.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $259,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,528 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $505 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $908 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,492 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.13 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 78.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 9.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 89.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 83.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 47,499 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 119,764 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 117,935 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $12,379 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $48,813 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $31,108 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 11.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,036 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 428 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 328 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 91 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 893 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 201 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 688 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,539.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 6.15 |
Other Places in Isle of Palms
1 Isle of Palms City Hall
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People born in Isle of Palms (2)
People born in Isle of Palms, including actress Ashley Taylor, basketball coach Dean Murray, .
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Schools in Isle of Palms
College & universities near Isle of Palms, SC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 451510 | Charleston School of Law | Charleston (SC) | 29403 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Isle of Palms, SC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHS | Charleston, South Carolina | 4565 Gaynor Avenue | RAIL |
| KTR | Kingstree | 101 East Main St. | RAIL |
| YEM | Yemassee | 9 Main Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Isle of Palms
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Isle Of Palm Post Office | Isle of Palms (SC) | 29451 |
Other cities in Charleston County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Charleston County , SC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 139,714 | The most populous city in South Carolina. |
| North Charleston | 118,752 | The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina. |
| Mount Pleasant | 92,799 | The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina. |
| Hollywood | 5,268 | Town in South Carolina |
| Ravenel | 2,768 | Human settlement in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Folly Beach | 2,682 | City in South Carolina, United States |
| Lincolnville | 2,624 | City in South Carolina, United States of America |
| Seabrook Island | 1,880 | City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Sullivans Island | 1,791 | Island in the United States of America |
| Kiawah Island | 1,765 | City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Awendaw | 1,568 | City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Meggett | 1,304 | Town |
| McClellanville | 547 | Town in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States |
| Rockville | 138 | Town in South Carolina |
Distance to Other Cities
Isle of Palms distances to largest South Carolina cities
